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Could a Shark do Gymnastics?

Could a Shark do Gymnastics?

by Aleksei Bitskoff (Illustrator), Camilladele Bédoyère (Author)

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    Hardcover 2015

    $3.53
Synopsis

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if a shark went to your school? What If a Shark Could Do Gymnastics? provides a fun and engaging introduction into the life of a great white shark. By imagining animals in everyday scenarios readers can learn about their size, diet and other features. For example, what if a shark went to the dentist? He would be there a long time. A great white shark has nearly 240 teeth! Featuring superb illustrations with an engaging question and answer format, this series will keep young readers entertained and help them to understand and retain animal facts. Following on from the popular What if a Dino series, QED is publishing four new titles on ocean animals: Could a Penguin Ride a Bike? - 9781781715826 Could an Octopus Climb a Skyscraper? - 9781781715833 Could a Shark do Gymnastics? - 9781781715819 Could a Whale Swim to the Moon? - 9781781715840

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 24
 Publisher: QED Publishing
Published: 16 Feb 2015
ISBN 10: 1781715815
ISBN 13: 9781781715819
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

Media Reviews
Presented in picture book format, this nw title about sharks manages to b both extremely engaging and informative... highly recommended the School librarian 'The book is highly recommended for key stage 1 children and others who would enjoy having fun and learning about sharks at the same time' The English Association 'This lively and engaging introduction to the life of a great white shark will fascinate and amaze young children. By taking everysay situations and putting the great white shark into them, children will see just how these fabulous creatures would fit into our world. Just imagine if a shark went to the dentist - he would be there a long time as he has nearly 240 teeth! Readers will learn about the size, diet and other features of the great white shark in a way they will enjoy and findeasy to remember. It's a fun approach and will appeal especially to those who prefer to read non-fiction. Look out for more in the series. Parents in Touch This book would be a perfect addition to any classroom library or bedroom bookshelf. It is a great 'read aloud' book too for younger readers with a sense of humour and an interest in the animal kingdom. Also by the same team of author and illustrator Could a Whale Swim to the Moon? brings whale facts to life in entertaining scenes that children can easily identify with. Highly recommended. -- Luisa Mason Children's Books Ireland
Author Bio
CAMILLA DE LE BEDOYERE was a teacher for 10 years before she became a full-time non-fiction author. She studied Zoology and Geology at Bristol University, and has subsequently written or edited more than 200 books for children and adults, many of which aim to explain and explore the natural world and our relationship with it Camilla is a specialist literacy teacher at a London high school, developing reading skills and encouraging a love of learning through books. ALEKSEI BITSKOFF always loved to draw as a child, covering his exercise books in doodles. His illustration for the AOI's Transport For London competition was exhibited in the summer and his story Me and You gained 3rd place in the Macmillan Prize. He has also been highly commended in the Cheltenham Illustration Award.